The trend toward organic foods has gradually escalated to become more of a movement; a permanent shift in the way we think about the foods that we put into our bodies. Those involved in this kind of living often like to grown their own organic gardens as a means to maximize the potential health benefits. This article will provide some great tips to help you explore the world of organic gardening.
Consider planting strawberries, especially ones that are everbearing, for your garden if you have small children. Kids are quite eager to pick fruit from a garden, and will help with the planting if they get a nice snack out of it at the end.
Use approximately two or three inches of natural, organic material as some mulch in every single flower bed. Not only will you be adding nutrients, but weeds will be less likely to grow and moisture will be retained more easily. As an added bonus, a nice mulch can help make your garden look more finished.
Old laundry baskets are handy tools at harvest time. The basket will make a great strainer when you wash your vegetables. Rinse the produce while it sits in the basket, the extra water will go through the holes in the basket.
When planting seeds, you should bury them three times as deep as their actual size. Certain seeds are an exception to that rule, since they require sunlight to germinate, so they should be barely covered or not at all. Ageratum and petunias are two examples of seeds that should not be planted deeply. If you are unsure if your seeds should be covered, refer to the seed packet, or if that is not available, look for information online.
Organic gardening is simpler if you have knowledge on the subject. Don’t forget that this advice is just the beginning.